Baseball Coach - Odessa, United States - Odessa College

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title Baseball Coach Position Status Department Athletics General Summary

The Head Baseball Coach will recruit competitive NJCAA D1 student athletes on local, regional, state and national levels. The Coach will manage and supervise all aspects of student athletes and their development academically, athletically and socially.

Specific Position Duties

Serve as the college's head baseball coach.

Recruit quality student athletes (academically and athletically) while meeting the standards set to ensure college and NJCAA compliance and success.

Ensure the baseball team competes at a high-level culminating in conference, region and national championships.

Maintain established individual and team GPA goals transferring as NJCAA qualifiers or completers.

Monitor pace and progress through documented and scheduled study halls, assigned tutors, faculty conversations, and review of weekly and semester grades.

Set expectations and develop strategies to increase athletic programs' fund raising, engagement and visibility in the community leading to increased support.

Ensure new and transfer students are eligible for competition in the NJCAA.

Ensure timely advising and registration of all student athletes registered before first class day of term which impacts eligibility.

Ensure athletic teams will maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or above.

Ensure 100% of student athletes who participate for 2 years, graduate with an associate's degree.

Recruit and maintain adequate team size to manage for injury and attrition and stay within allocated scholarships budgeted for the athletic program.

Prepare and manage annual operating and scholarship budget.

Responsible for field management and preparation.

Maintain the integrity of the facility and equipment in cooperation with physical plant and athletic personnel.

Responsible for all aspects of game travel, including scheduling.

Supports college activities and special events through attendance and/or participation.

Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Established record of successful experience teaching and coaching college-level baseball.

Demonstrated success in recruiting student-athletes capable of succeeding academically and athletically.

Proven ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with students, administration and community.

Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Demonstrated success as a head coach in a college level baseball program.

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to qualify and maintain current CDL.

Reporting Relationship Work Hours

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P00420P Job Open Date Special Instructions Summary Quick Link for Internal Postings

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents